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Lodge by the River - Studio 2

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Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lodge by the River - Studio 2

Located in Victoria's High Country, Merrijig is at the base of Mt Buller & Mt Sterling snowfields. Newly renovated, fully furnished Studio Apartments with kitchenettes located in the Timbertop Building overlook the Delatite River. Conveniently located beside the iconic Hunt Club where you can enjoy great Pub meals & opposite Merrijig Motor Inn where you can enjoy breakfast & lunch. Enjoy the outdoor pool & tennis Court located on the grounds. Ample on site parking.
15 minutes from Goughs Bay where you can enjoy watersports & 15 from the town of Mansfield.

Property manager

Dani

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lodge by the River
By The River Studio 2 Merrijig
Lodge by the River Timbertop 2
Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Merrijig
Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Apartment
Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Apartment Merrijig

About the area

Located in Merrijig, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mansfield Racecourse and Mansfield Zoo. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Merrijig, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 12 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Delatite Winery - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mount Stirling - 12 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 13 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Mount Buller Peak - 38 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boma - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peaks Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mill Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Delatite Winery - ‬11 min drive

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Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place and beautiful view , just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

Great spot for us travelling to Mt Buller for a few days skiing and snowboarding. Room had everything we needed, with a very idyllic outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable accomodation, with an absolutely stunning view. Served us very well while getting up the mountain every day to ski. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great off mountain accommodation

Gets the job done. Small but cosy. Kitchen is a bit bare bones and does not have a stove, so bring a portable gas or electric stovetop if you want to do any cooking. If you're looking for a place to stay off mountain for the skiing season, this is a great place to consider.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Frankie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double bed was two singles pushed together which was hard and uncomfortable. Kitchen had limited crockery. Pots supplied and no cook top! Room had musky smell. Great view though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Rochelle fridburg

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fridge was left untidy with a half drink bottle of milk. No basic amenities in bathroom. Spider wed around corners. Child’s bed was a couch made into a makeshift bed not an actual trundle. Also had to pay for this which is fine, but provide a proper single bed. 1/4 full hand soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brooke L.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disappointing

We stayed at this property over the weekend. We had a serious lack of communication before the stay. No check in details were sent and had to call multiple time (with no answer) to get the PIN code to the room. No map of where the cabin was within the group of cabins was provided. Upon entering the room we found 2 large washing bags of other appartments dirty sheets and towels ( I took pictures). There was only 1 roll of toilet paper for 2 adults for 3 days. We had to drive 15 mins into the main town to get more. The soap in the shower was nearly empty. Locals in the area said owner was notorious for poor communication and has left guests walking around looking for their cabins many times before and it’s a local joke. We tried to call the owner when we were in town to explain the issues but again no answer. We would not recommend this property and obviously would not stay again. Very disappointing as the location was fabulous for what we needed and it had a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The entry code to the room was incorrect, it was a 37 degree day, I had 2 children with me, could not contact the host, waited for hrs frustrated in the heat, eventually we realised the bathroom window was open and boosted my 7 year old son through the window. The room was absolutely filthy, I stay in budget hotels often for work, have been for 20 years, this is by far the most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed in, all other guest from the other 3 rooms where complaining, dust everywhere, spider webs, dirty grimy bathrooms, dirty dishes, beds hadn’t been cleaned, just an absolute nightmare . We will be requesting a full refund. Do yourself a favour, do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Merrijig

Was a great location, small but clean room, pool was great. Check-in process was very disorganised and delayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Amenities
Clean and good facilities, just took 2 days to not feel cold. I also had to ring twice to get check in information.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2022 Ski Trip

I've previously stayed at these apartments. (Obviously a good sign) With kitchenette, and proximity to the Hunt Club (Bar & Restaurant) its ideal for short stays. A great alternative for accommodation , if you're not wanting to be on the mountain, but prefer to do other activities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nazila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

It’s nice place to stay, clean and good location, thanks Dani,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan (Sue) H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent stay

The property was lovely and very clean. Overall, a great stay. The only limitation is that wifi was not available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grainne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly cozy for a short stay

Such a perfectly handy place to stay - we were heading up to Mt Buller and all the accommodation on the mountain was sold out so this is a great alternative. Listening and looking at the river pass by under our cabin (no 4 at the back) was lovely. And the shower pressure was something I really wish I had in my own house ! It's also close to the mountain and right next door to The Hunt Club (which has good food and a great mulled wine) . We stayed during winter so didn't use the extra facilities -pool and tennis court but appreciate that they have them :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie x.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

We had a great time at Dani’s place. The communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does on the pictures. We stayed at timbertop, the view outside is amazing. 40 minutes driving to Mt Buller alpine resort which is convenient. Would absolutely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location, friendly hosts. great views
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent views, cosy stay

I Had a fantastic time staying here. Close to Mt Buller and places to eat in Merrijig. Cody apartment with great views. I could almost see the Trout in the river from my apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent base for day trips to Mt. Buller

We stayed at the Treetop studio and absolutely loved the place. The view from the room is amazing. The place is conveniently located in between Mansfield and Buller. Deni was a great host. Communication was super easy and prompt. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great views

accomodating host and great bedroom view ! Would stay again